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Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Wage Subsidy and Transitional … program requires New York State to engage individuals in countable work activities. The Office administers New … withhold 25 percent pending the participant’s retention in unsubsidized employment for 90 days after the subsidized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followFuel and Services
… Purpose The objectives of our examination was to determine whether DMNA conducted … appropriate prices, and received the quality and quantity of goods and services it procured during its response to … DMNA lacked documentation to support the reasonableness of the prices paid and how it selected vendors. Specifically, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… requirements for reimbursement, including $81,370 in real estate taxes, $39,709 in unsupported or ineligible … tax exemption; and 2,052 payments totaling $818,766 to deceased homeowners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… Fire Department is located in the Village of Akron in Erie County. The Department provides fire protection services to … in restitution. This matter was also referred to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196IV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and Pari-Mutuel Law. Other Taxes – Racing and Combative Sports Tax 30432 Racing Tax Tax imposed on admissions fees … Wagering and Pari-Mutuel Law. 30433 Authorized Combative Sports Tax Tax imposed on the gross receipts from ticket … broadcasting rights or digital streaming of a combative sports match or exhibition as prescribed in Article 19 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… if a worker should be treated as an independent contractor or as an employee. Background Payments for … the individual providing the service is an independent contractor. Simultaneously with the issuance of this … of guidelines and procedures for employee vs. independent contractor determinations can, if followed, minimize the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1736
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Additional Pay Earnings Codes, … the bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed … but subsequently become eligible. Submitting Payment To make the bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1736-new-security-services-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01-andDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1655
… website. Because June 30th falls on a non-business day (Saturday) this calendar year, the actual lapse date in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1655-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-441
… Purpose To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for a Pre-Tax Park-N-Ride plan … 2012 Background At the request of the City University of New York, the Park–N-Ride Plan will allow the use of pre-tax … value is $240 per month in the calendar year 2012. New Deductions Codes Two new Deduction Codes have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-441-cuny-pre-tax-parking-programOpinion 93-16
… VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (credit for activities performed by local government employees during … AND PHRASES -- "Regularly Assigned Work Periods" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §217[f]) GENERAL … may not earn credit under a service award program for responding to fire alarms during their "regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales … moderated in the second quarter of 2023 after a strong first quarter growth of 11.3%. In April-June, city … on average. Report Second Quarter Sales Tax Related Report First Quarter Sales Tax Data Regional Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringManagement of Invasive Species
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesExtension Request Form
To request an extension of time to complete activities relative to your abandoned property filing, complete this form and return to the Office of Unclaimed Funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/extension-request.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are … of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteOther Bulletin No. 43
… Purpose To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for … Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed … To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-43-april-2018-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 50
… returned and is undeliverable, the agency must complete form AC3340 , Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment, and … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate, and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-50-april-2019-state-university-construction-fund-scfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-269.1
… agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave. Affected Employees: As of January 1, 2019, … In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-2691-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-unitedSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-related